Aquaflight Aqua I

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Aqua I
Role Civil utility aircraft
Manufacturer Aquaflight
Designer Meredith Wardle
First flight 1946

The Aquaflight Aqua I, also known as the W-6 was a 6-seat amphibious aircraft developed in the United States shortly after World War II.

Variants

W-6
the initial prototype powered by 2 x 125 hp (93 kW) Lycoming O-290 4-cylinder horizontally opposed piston engines
Aqua I
alternative designation of the W-6
W-6A
A second version powered by 2 x 125 hp (93 kW) Lycoming O-360 6-cylinder horizontally opposed piston engines
Aqua II
Alternative designation of the W-6A

Specifications

General characteristics

  • Crew: one pilot
  • Capacity: 5 passengers

Performance

See also

References

  • Taylor, Michael J. H. (1989). Jane's Encyclopedia of Aviation. London: Studio Editions. p. 71.
  • aerofiles.com
  • luftfahrt-archiv.de